Abstract
Airline companies commonly offer incentives to entice passengers to fly with them again. Teachers also find the need to motivate gifted students to stay engaged and nurture their desire to want to learn more. Because every gifted individual thinks and behaves differently, teachers need to have a repertoire of different approaches based upon the individual’s interests, abilities, and learning styles. It is essential for teachers to facilitate instruction in an interesting way and at an appropriate level to address the needs of various kinds of learners. This chapter uncovers hidden talent in a case study student and provides the gifted individual with an appropriate learning opportunity that is made available to all interested students. The case study is followed by intervention strategies for teachers and parents that focus on teaching to the individual, not the curriculum. The benefits of matching a gifted child with a mentor and setting a motivational trap are discussed to promote meaningful educational experiences.
What happens to the rat that stops running the maze?
The doctors think it’s dumb when it’s just disappointed.
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Leavitt, M. (2017). Encouraging Frequent Fliers: Motivating Gifted Students. In: Your Passport to Gifted Education. Springer Texts in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47638-4_5
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